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Last Word
Traditionally made with equal parts gin, Green Chartreuse, maraschino liqueur, and lime juice but, like like many others, (when using a 40%-43% alc./vol...
Leo O'Campo
8th May 2023 at 02:57
A bit confused… the Last Word is known as one of the quintessential equal parts cocktails. So… this is not a classic Last Word. It’s a variant. Which is fine… I actually just made both this recipe and the equal parts version and am sipping them side-by-side. I’m honestly not sure which one I like better. But… that’s not the point. This should have some indicator that the classic recipe as accepted as standard has been tweaked. Like “Difford’s recipe”? But nothing even mentions the tweak.
8th May 2023 at 07:20
This was explained in history via link but you make a good point so I have moved to above and added a note about the alcohol strength of gin used.
29th March 2023 at 01:28
I multiply the proportions by 1.5 when I make this: it makes it easier to measure, and gives me more delicious drink to enjoy! :)
2nd February 2023 at 23:37
I like it better all equal parts, 3/4 ounce each.
25th January 2023 at 16:59
I have a Bardinet Maraschino and I feel it’s overpowering in this cocktail. Anybody have any experience with it? I want to know if it’s worth picking up some Luxardo or if maybe I just don’t like maraschino.
11th December 2023 at 20:56
I mixed it with Bardinet, then I enjoyed it with Luxardo in The Pharmacy, Málaga. The difference is enormous in favour of Luxardo. This must be one of the best cocktails I've ever tasted.
16th February 2023 at 18:29
Luxardo is worth the investment! Out of interest, I just tried with both 10ml (1/3oz) and 15ml (1/2oz) of maraschino (both versions without the addition of sugar). With 10ml I found thin and far from being a last word. The 15ml version was OK but I much prefer it with 20ml.
15th January 2023 at 21:24
absolute masterpiece
8th December 2022 at 23:18
I tried this with Sipsmith VJOP and thought it more balanced, attenuating the sharpness of the lime.
30th November 2022 at 22:22
I made this with Tanqueray dry gin, Green Chartreuse, Lazzaroni Maraschino liqueur, and Lime juice. Garnished with Amarena Fabbri mini amarena cherries.
18th November 2022 at 18:55
If you don't have Chartreuse, St. Germain works very nicely in this cocktail also.